US Bridges

T 302 over Trib Redwood River

PoorPosted for load

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. L3681

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 302 over Trib Redwood River is a concrete culvert carrying T 302 over Trib Redwood River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 302
CrossesTrib Redwood River
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.16781, -96.07847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1997)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$380 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 302 over Trib Redwood River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 302 over Trib Redwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 302 over Trib Redwood River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 302 over Trib Redwood River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 302 over Trib Redwood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.